Operations with Polynomials

Front

What is a polynomial?

Back

A polynomial is a mathematical expression consisting of variables, coefficients, and non-negative integer exponents, combined using addition, subtraction, and multiplication.

Front

Classify the polynomial: 2x – 9

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Binomial

Front

Classify the polynomial: 3x^3 - 2y + 8x - 16

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4 terms

Front

What is a monomial?

Back

A monomial is a polynomial with only one term.

Front

What is a binomial?

Back

A binomial is a polynomial with exactly two terms.

Front

What is a trinomial?

Back

A trinomial is a polynomial with exactly three terms.

Front

How do you multiply two binomials?

Back

Use the distributive property (FOIL method): Multiply the first terms, outer terms, inner terms, and last terms, then combine like terms.

Front

Multiply: (4x + 1)(5x - 2)

Back

20x^2 - 3x - 2

Front

What is the degree of a polynomial?

Back

The degree of a polynomial is the highest power of the variable in the expression.

Front

Classify the polynomial: 2x^2 + 3x + 1

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Quadratic trinomial